Question

Question 12 information reference tables look at each expression. is it a factor of 8x4 + 2x2 – 45 when this expression is fully factored? select yes or no for expressions a –

d.
a. 2x2 + 3 yes no
b. 2x2 + 5 yes no
c. 2x – 3 yes no
d. 4x2 – 9 yes no

Answer 1

8x^4 + 2x^2 - 45 = (2x^2 + 5)(4x^2 - 9) = (2x^2 + 5)(2x + 3)(2x - 3)

(a) 2x^2 + 3....no
(b) 2x^2 + 5...yes
(c) 2x - 3....yes
(d) 4x^2 - 9)...no...not when it is fully factored